Christmas, for a lot of people, is their favourite time of year. It's a time for seeing one's nearest and dearest, looking forward to turkey, presents and those embarrassing but priceless family moments during a game of charades.

But what happens to those that don't belong to a community? And those that don't have a warm house and family to go to, over the festive period?

Deborah from homeless charity Llamau (meaning steps or progression in Welsh), which works with 14- 21 year olds in south Wales. She says the homeless are part of their own individual community and if under the care of Llamau, part of the Llamau community. To help young people integrate Llamau encourage voluntary work and education. For Christmas every year the charity organise a trip to Cardiff's Winter Wonderland as part of an event called "The Big Freeze".

Amy Lee is the PR officer for Welsh charity The Wallich and whilst she agrees with Deborah that homeless people are part of an individual community, she tells me they aren't part of the wider community and suffer from extreme social exclusion, which is why it's so important to celebrate Christmas. She said:

"It's the next step to normality. Getting back into a routine which so many take for granted is what the people under our care need."

The Wallich will be providing Christmas dinners and gifts in hostels around Wales. They'll also be hosting an event next week for people involved in their projects with food and music and are hoping VIP guests in the form of Cardiff City footballers will attend.

Peter Jones, a Big Issue seller on the streets of Cardiff, told me if there were people about on Christmas Day he would be selling, but it is important to take part in something during the festive season even if just to get off the streets. He added community is an essential thing to be part of as it helps people to feel included.

"Without these charities we wouldn't be doing anything monumental to celebrate, I have a hostel to go to others aren't so lucky."

Celebrating Christmas for the homeless means much more than good food and a warm place to stay, it helps them reintegrate back into society with people in the same situation as themselves. It has become a step forward to normality and a public display to others that they are normal too.

With an estimated 165 people on Wales' streets every night, it is important to remember that homelessness is an ongoing problem that happens all over the UK , all year round. So in the countdown to Christmas when you're wracking your brains over what to buy that distant uncle remember those who aren't so fortunate and give generously, after all it is the season of good will.